EDITORIAL
THE LATEST TRENDS
Most business communication in English takes place between non-native speakers. So, is it now more important to speak some form of "international English" and not British or American English? And, if so, what exactly might such a form of English be? These are the questions to which we try to find an answer in our feature on the role of English as the lingua franca of the modern business world (see page 10).
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The latest from the world of business Office Blues
Kathrin Hauger on the silly side of work |
| LANGUAGE |
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International English
How the business world's lingua franca is changing in response to globalization |
| GLOBAL BUSINESS |
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Dubai
The rising power of the the oil-rich emirat
Eurovision
Ann Mettler on the state of Europe's public finances
Head-to-Head
Do we need laws against discrimination at work? Business Press
Comments from the world's media
Also: Behind the Headlines |
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION |
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Profile
Karim Akbar, management coach, on crossing cultural borders The View from Here
Kester Eddy on Slovenia
Also: Country File Dialogue
An American and a Canadian policeman discuss their work |
LANGUAGE AT WORK
Word Watch; Seen Recently
Grammar: "some" and "any"
Exercises: test your English
False Friends, Tricky Translations
Language Cards to pull out
English for retailing
Authentic English: being cooperative
A Closer Look: background facts on language and culture
English on the Move: airport departures
Office Talk: The Maine Event |
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| BUSINESS SKILLS |
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Feedback
How to give and receive constructive criticism
Also: a language survival guide to pull out and keep The Write Way
Text messages Say It in Style
Talking about prices On the Line
Test your telephone skills |
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| MANAGEMENT |
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Trends
Leading thinkers give their views on the best and worst management developments Executive Eye
Adrian Furnham on the role of energy at work Business Basics
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| TECHNOLOGY |
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Telecommunications
WiMax, the new wireless technology Technically Speaking
Eamonn Fitzgerald on the dangers of radioactive substances Innovations
New product developments |
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| CAREERS |
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Getting ahead
Being nice is good for your career News
Career tips and trends |
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